Scotiabank Centre

[Empire]

All tickets from row 'P' to the roof should be $10.

[dreamcamera]

Originally Posted by Empire

All tickets from row 'P' to the roof should be $10.

Agreed, flat price for any event.

[Keith P.]

I wonder what would be involved in taking them out along both the east and west sides and adding some number to the north end and perhaps double-decking those at the south end to partially make up at least part of the difference.

[Empire]

The poor views from the upper bowl are as far down as Row 'F'. From Row 'F' half of the clock is blocked by the underside of the skyboxes and the poor quality images on the back of the skyboxes of action on the ice / court can't be seen because it is directly above the row.

There should be large high def screens on the back of the skyboxes. The screens should alternate with one showing play/replays etc. and the next screen showing the entire clock so stats can be seen in the cheap seats that cost the same as regular seats.

Even if this necessary change were to be made, Row 'F' still has an obstructed view of the clock.

[q12]

We are not alone with our obstructed views:

The view from the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary (Leafs vs Flames last Thursday night):




Madison Square Garden in New York:

[Mr. Hunt]

So this just showed up in my inbox:

A Letter to Our Fans...

For 45 years, Scotiabank Centre has been proud to deliver an amazing lineup of events and the very best fan experience for our community and fans. As the hub of major sports and entertainment events in Atlantic Canada, the home of the Halifax Mooseheads and the Halifax Thunderbirds, and the place where so many memories have been made, we have always strived to be the best.

To be the best, we have to work with the best.

That’s why we are proud to announce our new partnership with Ticketmaster, which will become our new exclusive ticketing provider for Scotiabank Centre. As the leader in the marketplace, Ticketmaster will give our fans – you – access to the best technology in the industry to buy and manage your tickets. With an easy-to-use system, premium security, safety and fan engagement features, Ticketmaster will help us to create an even better fan experience at Scotiabank Centre.

Our experienced box office team will continue to provide customer service and support your ticketing needs using all the features that Ticketmaster offers. This transition will take place over the coming weeks, and we will be in touch with you if there are impacts to your existing tickets.

We have an amazing lineup of events this year and we can’t wait to welcome you to Scotiabank Centre.

-Scotiabank Centre Team

FAQ

- Why is Scotiabank Centre moving to Ticketmaster?

Ticketmaster is the leader in the ticketing industry, with the most advanced technology and resources to deliver a trusted, reliable ticketing service. Using Ticketmaster will allow us to continue to deliver on our fan experience vision for Scotiabank Centre.

Scotiabank Centre completed a full procurement process and business analysis for our ticketing services and as a result, we are entering into a long-term partnership with Ticketmaster as the exclusive provider of ticketing services for the venue.

This will allow us to provide enhanced services and safety features, and access to the secondary market, with Ticketmaster’s easy-to-use, continuously evolving platform.

- I have tickets for an upcoming event, what happens now?
Right now, there are no changes. We’ll be in touch if there are changes to your tickets.

[fatscat]

No longer a have-not city so we must suffer through the predatory fees and practices that are TicketMaster!

[Jstaleness]

Originally Posted by fatscat

No longer a have-not city so we must suffer through the predatory fees and practices that are TicketMaster!

Just seeing and hearing the words ticket master makes my blood boil. I can't think of anything nice to say, other than perhaps, being on their radar we may see bands, groups that otherwise may have skipped Halifax.

[ns_kid]

Following a four-year closure, it appears the Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame will soon re-open in (or at least adjacent to) the Scotiabank Centre. At a news conference yesterday, the HOF's Bruce Rainnie announced that construction will begin soon on an expansion that will increase the floor space of the facility by 50 per cent. RCS Construction will do the build. The province is kicking in $2.5 million toward the $4.5 million cost. There's not much detail about where the rest is coming from.

The HOF announced two years ago that it had reached an agreement with Armco Capital for more space at 1800 Argyle Street, the former World Trade and Convention Centre. While the location is certainly convenient for those attending events at Scotiabank Centre, the Hall previously had very little street presence, nor was it very accessible. Rainnie promises that will change, with a rebuilt entrance off Carmichael Street and an elevator.

Rainnie promises that, when complete, the renovated facility will be the finest provincial sport hall in Canada. There's no date set for re-opening.


Rendering of new entrance lobby. Source: NS Culture, Communities, Tourism and Heritage.


The former NS Sports Hall of Fame main entrance. Source: WayeMason, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

[Keith P.]

^^^ That is such an awful entrance. I used to work there and trudged up those steps far too many times and then had to try to avoid the smokers who used to hang out there in the alcove. I assume that has now changed. Still, while the steep grade there is always going to be challenging, that whole side needs a full redesign for better accessibility if nothing else.

[ns_kid]

Originally Posted by Keith P.

^^^ That is such an awful entrance. I used to work there and trudged up those steps far too many times and then had to try to avoid the smokers who used to hang out there in the alcove. I assume that has now changed. Still, while the steep grade there is always going to be challenging, that whole side needs a full redesign for better accessibility if nothing else.

Not much has changed. It is still and dank and uninviting entrance (mind you, all of the Scotiabank Centre entries are cramped and uninviting). The smokers still hang out, perhaps just a little farther from the doors. A visit to the Avenir Centre in Moncton, with its spacious forecourt and lobby (and escalators!) is a reminder of how deficient the Scotiabank Centre is in this regard.


Moncton Avenir Centre main entrance and lobby. Source: Avenir Centre